NY Gov. Hochul Announces $15.5M Broadband Grant Program

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced Thursday a new competitive grant program for digital literacy training and device access in underserved communities. The $15.5 million digital equity program will provide two-year capacity grants. Proposals are due by March 24. Hochul also touted the state's broadband affordability law taking effect, announcing that the state's ConnectAll initiative will invest $3 million to publicize the $15 broadband service offered to eligible households (see 2412130064).